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I don't know why but this seems to work and I'm glad it does! I've had a horrible problem with those little gnats that hang around the kitchen. I cleaned every possible surface, didn't keep fruit out, used Clorox wipes ... I just don't know what they're still after!

Then I read somewhere ... mix equal parts of lemon scent dish detergent and apple cider vinegar. Since doing so, I've seen ONE gnat! And it was dead in the cider/soap mixture! If this is an issue at your house - try it! You'll be amazed!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

My hubby came up with a way to recycle our old BBQ gas grill. He removed the grill and the lid, and then secured three planks on the top of base, making a great garden work table that can be moved anywhere with the wheels that came with the grill. I used it today to pot plants ... just thought I would share this great idea for your old gas grill.

Monday, May 12, 2008

There are more than 8 million new victims of identity theft each year in the U.S. Many of these victims find that crooks have used stolen personal information like Social Security numbers to open new accounts in their victim's name.

A security freeze gives consumers the choice to "freeze" or lock access to their credit file against anyone trying to open up a new account or to get new credit in their name.

When a security freeze is in place at all three major credit bureaus, an identity thief cannot open a new account because the potential creditor or seller of services will not be able to check the credit file. When the consumer is applying for credit, he or she can lift the freeze temporarily using a PIN so legitimate applications for credit or services can be processed.

"Simplicity of living, if deliberately chosen, implies a compassionate approach to life. It means that we are choosing to live our daily lives with some degree of conscious appreciation of the condition of the rest of the world." Duane Elgin

"Do what is good with your own hands, so that you might earn something to give to the needy." Ephesians 4:28